Small Intestinal Obstruction Secondary to Migrated Intragastric Balloon Retrieved Endoscopically from the Jejunum.

Introduction: The intragastric balloon is a medical device inserted into the stomach endoscopically and filled with either air or more commonly, saline. Widely utilised since the 1980s, numerous studies have affirmed its safety and effectiveness as a temporary treatment for weight loss. Despite this, there have been reports of rare but severe complications associated with its usage.